Principal’s Support In Implementing Reading Intervention Program And Its Influence On The Performance Of Struggling Learners

Abstract

Effective school leadership is vital for fostering students' academic and personal development. Principals who provide strong support are instrumental in the successful implementation of educational programs. Such leadership enhances teachers' instructional practices, whereas a lack of support can impede program success. This study focused on the principal’s support in implementing reading intervention program and its influence on the performance of struggling learners focusing in integrated schools in Lake Sebu Districts, Schools Division of South Cotabato. The specific objectives were to determine the extent of principals’ support in implementing reading intervention program; describe the reading performance of learners, determine the relationship between the principal support and reading performance of learners and determine the significant difference between the pretest and post-test of struggling leaners. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered through researcher – made survey questionnaire and analyzed the prevailing relationships between variables. The findings revealed that respondents agreed that principal supports all components of the reading intervention program. Despite this support across these components, the reading performance of learners showed minimal improvement from pretest to post-test and majority of the learners were identified as Instructional level. Statistical analysis revealed no significant relationship was found between the principals’ support in implementing reading intervention program and the learner’s reading performance. Furthermore, pretest and post-test score reveal a significant improvement in leaners' reading performance following the implementation of a reading intervention program. The study concludes that while principal support is essential, other factors may also influence the effectiveness of reading intervention programs on student outcomes. Recommendations include exploring additional variables that may impact reading performance and continue support the implementation of reading intervention program to help and improve the performance of learners who are struggling in reading.